LONGMEADOW — An auditorium at the Julian J. Leavitt Family Jewish Nursing Home is being named in honor of Springfield native Hy Gloth, a World War II veteran and area auctioneer, and his wife, Roz, after what is being described as a “major” gift from The Hy Gloth Charitable Fund to Jewish Geriatric Services.

“It is wonderful for JGS to receive a gift of this size, and this gift will be instrumental in assisting JGS as we make plans for our next century of service to our elders,” said Martha Finkel Ceppetelli, chairman of the services’ board, in a release.

The dedication of the auditorium to the Goths during a ceremony and luncheon is planned for later in the year, the release said.

Roz Gloth volunteered for many years at the nursing home and remains active, according to the release, that also noted Hy Gloth’s mother mother Rose had been a resident at the nursing home.

Hy Gloth, who died in 2007, had a twin brother as well as an older brother. He graduated from the High School of Commerce in Springfield, and attended Northeastern University where he studied finance. During World War II, he served in the United States Army and was stationed in the Pacific theater of operations, including in Hawaii.

He was recognized for his marksmanship as a sharp-shooter, and rose to the rank of Second Lieutenant during the war.

His family includes three children, Joanne, David and Elaine, seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild, who is named after Hy.

The founder Hy Gloth and Co., Gloth made a career as an auctioneer and also invested in and restructured businesses, later selling off the restructured components. He served as president and trustee of many commercial and residential real estate entities in New England, concentrating his holdings in Greater Boston. He earned a preservation award for historic renovations.

“This gift leaves a wonderful lasting legacy of caring and will help ensure that JGS enters our second century of service with the resources to ensure our continued commitment to excellence and our ability to evolve to meet the needs of our community’s elders,” said Susan Kimball Halpern, director of annual giving and special events.